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Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These truly decadent gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies are a delicious treat to give as a gift!

These gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies are a delicious and visually appealing baking solution. With their beautiful powdered sugar cracks, soft, chewy texture, and rich chocolate flavour, they are a true delight for any occasion. By using our QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend, this recipe ensures a delicate and moist cookie that holds its shape and creates that perfect crinkle pattern. Everyone will love these classic cookies!

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Recipe Name: Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Description: Chewy and rich gluten-free chocolate cookies with a classic "krinkle" finish from a coating of powdered sugar.

Source: QUeen Milling Test Kitchen

Yield: 1 dozen cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 4 hours of refrigeration)

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

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White granulated sugar with 'Queen Milling' branding on a white backgroundA glass bowl with cocoa powder ready for baking.Glass container of vegetable oil with 'QUeen Milling' branding on a white backgroundOntario farm fresh eggs on a white countertop.Vanilla in glass dish with vanilla text on a white background

Clear glass container with 'Baking Powder' text on a beige backgroundBowl of salt on a white background with 'SALT' textA dusting of icing sugar on a white background.

 

  • 1 cup (8 ounces, 200 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (2 ounces, 50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup (2 ounces, 60 ml) vegetable or olive oil 
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (4 ounces, 112 grams) of QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1 gram) salt
  • ⅓ cup (1 ounce, 40 grams) icing sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and oil. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer until the ingredients are well blended and have a coarse, granular texture.
    Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together the QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend, baking powder, and salt. Add the sifted ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Pour the icing sugar into a separate bowl. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator.
  6. Scoop out 1 teaspoon portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Coat each ball generously in the icing sugar.
  7. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies have cracked and the interiors look slightly moist. The bake time should not exceed 12 minutes.
  9. Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These chocolate crinkle cookies are a perfect treat to share with friends and family. The success of this recipe relies on the unique textural qualities of our QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend, which provides the ideal structure for a tender, chewy cookie. This flour is a convenient baking solution, ensuring that the cookies hold their shape while baking and develop the characteristic crinkle. Our paper packaging is recyclable and compostable. A practical and thoughtful idea is to use an empty bag to collect leaves and other organic material for your garden's mulch. We encourage you to explore our full range of products and connect with us on social media for more delicious gluten-free inspiration!

 

 

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